Immediate need for Red Cross blood donationsFor only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.